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Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Tripos

 

For students admitted to the PBS course from the 2024-25 academic year onwards

In Part IA, you take a total of four papers, three of which are compulsory:

  • PBS01: Introduction to Experimental Psychology and Neuroscience
  • PBS02: Social Psychology, Applied Psychology and Individual Differences
  • PBS03: From Subjective Questions to Objective Science

The remaining paper is chosen from a selection of around nine options. The optional papers available each year may vary but subjects usually include:

  • biological and social anthropology
  • evolution and behaviour
  • politics
  • philosophy
  • sociology

Click here for a list of papers available in Part IA for 2024-25.

You will be assessed via a range of laboratory reports, and written exams. Assessment details can be found in the course materials.